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Telling a Story That Preserves the Past
Custom builder and historic restoration and preservation expert Brent Hull walks us through the careful details of his Pennsylvania Farmhouse project
Custom Builder
Merging Ancient Construction With Modern Living
This vacation home pushes the boundaries of traditional log construction techniques and incorporates elegant details elevating this typically rustic building method
Construction
Detailing for Dissimilar Materials
Creating adequate separation between materials is critical to mitigating cracks (and worse) along cementitious surfaces.
Construction
Trouble-Free Stucco Overhangs
Transitions from walls to horizontal surfaces are prone to moisture problems. Attention to proper detailing in these areas is key.
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Mosaics Make an Impression
Mixed-Up Mosaics' collection of hand-laid, stained Italian glass mosaics can turn any facet of a home into a unique, vibrant statement that transcends the ordinary.
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KitchenAid's Briva Dishwasher
Versatility and convenience are the hallmarks of KitchenAid's briva dishwasher.
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Marvel Industries’ Luxury Series
Marvel Industries’ new Luxury Series undercounter refrigerators feature an ebony interior designed to blend more seamlessly with home furnishings.
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Safe at Home
Liberty Safe and Security Products designed its 12-gauge carbon steel safes to be built into cabinets or enclosed in closets for easy concealment.
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Whirlpool
Hand-washing delicate clothes is achieved easily with Whirlpool's jetted sink and drying cabinet.
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Gaggenau's ED 220
Gaggenau's ED 220 combination steam and convection oven is a gastronomic dream.
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Artist-Designed Doors Merge Form, Function
Artisans Doors of Montana's Resident Artist Program recruits Northwest artists from various disciplines to help create one-of-a-kind doors.
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Research Frontiers Inc. SPD
SPD (suspended particle device) technology, developed by Research Frontiers Inc., lets users control the degree of tint on their windows and regulate sunlight stream into the home.
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More Than Looking Glass
Consumers’ growing desire to centralize life activities within the home has led to unique and lavish room concepts, from relaxation-inducing bathrooms to spiritual rooms devoted to prayer and meditation.